AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes

Sesamoidectomy of Great Toe

In Table 0QB, Excision of Lower Bones, the qualifier value 2 Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe, has been added to the body part values N Metatarsal, Right and P Metatarsal, Left, to identify procedures such as excision of the fibular or tibial sesamoid bone as shown below. Refer to Coding Clinic Second Quarter 2021, pages 18 and 19, for a case study and more information on tibial sesamoidectomy. Body Part Approach Device Qualifier N Metatarsal, Right P Metatarsal, Left 0 Open 3 Percutaneous 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic Z No Device 2 Sesamoid Bone(s) 1st Toe X Diagnostic Z No Qualifier ...

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